Re: [squid-users] Squid authentication from ADS to linux proxy server(squid)

On Sunday 07 September 2003 14.02, ggrov7@eq.edu.au wrote:

> I wish to know if it is possible to get a linux box running squid
> to authenticate windows 98 clients (also some 2k and XP) from a
> windows 2000 ADS server. I have been told that winbind can be used
> for authenticating of squid by installing samba (but I haven't done
> it before).

Yes. For details on how to install Samba and winbind helpers see the
Squid FAQ.

Or you can use LDAP if you do not need NTLM authentication or if your
ADS does not support NT Domains.

> I also know that samba has a limitation for
> authenticating windows 98 on file shares to a ADS server(it can't
> do it, it can only do windows 2k and XP because windows 98 does not
> use the kerberos proticol).

ADS in mixed mode support Win98 domain members via the NT-Domains
functionality from what I have understood.

Regards
Henrik

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